http://news.prlog.org/tag/disabilities/disabilities - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12111004-color-it-blue-and-walk-roll-or-stroll-along-the-blue-carpet.htmlAn Evening to For All to Recognize, Celebrate, and Inspire... http://www.prlog.org/12086918-palm-beach-state-college-to-co-host-annual-blue-carpet-celebration.htmlThis Event is a Celebration to Recognize the Ability in Our Community http://www.prlog.org/12078757-new-one-button-talking-watch-with-multiple-functions-for-the-blind.htmlThe first high-tech, easy-to-use talking watch with a single button, dual voice, and other features for individuals who are blind or visually impaired http://www.prlog.org/12073976-life-academy-students-get-new-school-for-2013-2014-school-year.htmlGoodwill’s new L.I.F.E. Academy location to offer larger classrooms and improved technology http://www.prlog.org/12069817-support-dogs-announces-capital-campaign-efforts.htmlOrganization fundraises for new headquarters while celebrating 30th anniversary http://www.prlog.org/12062734-revolutionary-golf-aid-given-usga-approval-before-exhibiting-at-2013-pga-show.htmlThe Eagle Claw has been granted USGA approval this month adding another achievement to their 2013 PGA Show presentational exhibit. http://www.prlog.org/12061631-heartshare-opens-new-home-for-six-honors-tamara-tunie-and-gregory-generet.htmlHeartShare Human Services of NY opened a group home for six men with developmental disabilities http://www.prlog.org/12042063-calling-the-worlds-best-inventors-designers-and-developers.htmlInventors, designers and developers from all corners of the globe are being urged to put their creativity to the test and turn three ideas into reality to help change the world for people with cerebral palsy. http://www.prlog.org/12041116-act-today-launches-new-program-to-help-individuals-with-autism-facing-crisis-situations.htmlACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) has launched a new program called ACT Today! SOS to address the needs of individuals with autism who face emergency situations. http://www.prlog.org/12040434-wheels-up-the-wheelchair-as-artistic-vehicle-an-art-exhibition-featuring-artists-with-disabilities.htmlThe Riverside Art Museum (RAM) announces the opening of WHEELS UP: The Wheelchair as Artistic Vehicle. This exhibition, which features artwork from five artists with physical disabilities, will run from December 23, 2012 through February 21, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12038414-rha-howells-supported-employment-network-charlotte-division-expands.htmlSENET adds Lincoln, Cabarrus, Iredell, and Rowan counties to its partnership mission. http://www.prlog.org/12031695-handwriting-to-speech-application-makes-conversation-reality-for-people-with-speech-difficulties.htmlWest Hartford, CT – December 2nd, 2012 – iSpeak4U announced today the immediate availability of HandySpeech. The only handwriting-to-speech application for the iPad, it provides a unique opportunity for people with disabilities to communicate. http://www.prlog.org/12032886-upward-transitions-therapeutic-horsmanship-announced-the-board-of-director-election-and-appointments.htmlUpward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship (UTTH) announced the new board of directors and the appointments to officer positions for the board for this non profit. http://www.prlog.org/12032732-upward-transitions-therapeutic-horsemanship-announces-ms-wheelchair-america-2013-becomes-rider.htmlMs. Wheelchair America 2013, Mariah Kilbourne of Converse, TX enjoyed a day at Happy Heart Ranch, located in Pipe Creek,Texas riding with UTTH. The event was made possible by a grant, courtesy of the Dr. Steven and Le Ann Cyr Family Charitable Fund. http://www.prlog.org/12028260-party-with-purpose-fundraising-event-for-community-options-inc.htmlFundraiser for Community Options, Inc. at Saloon NYC, December 15. http://www.prlog.org/12022842-easter-seals-north-georgia-hosts-turkey-trot-in-north-georgia.htmlLocal national non-profit organization that provides free resources to children with disabilities hosts walk on Saturday, September 17th http://www.prlog.org/12022354-healthy-schools-network-statement-on-federal-deficit.htmlStatement from Healthy Schools Network on children's needs, following President's remarks on balanced apporach to federal deficit http://www.prlog.org/12012594-upward-transitions-announces-miss-wheelchair-america-2013-will-participate-in-rider-program.htmlUpward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship (UTTH) announced today that Miss Wheelchair America 2013, Ms. Mariah Kilbourne, will be participating in the rider program on November 14, 2012 at Happy Heart Ranch in Pipe Creek, Texas. http://www.prlog.org/12008775-uwua-local-369-member-organizes-friendship-social-event.htmlThe goal of the October 28th event is to help people with disabilities enjoy social occasion. http://www.prlog.org/12003398-sen-benacquisto-to-volunteer-at-goodwills-camp-for-adults.htmlOn Tuesday, October 23, Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-27) will visit Trailways Camp. The camp, which is for adults with disabilities, is a partnership between Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and The Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund. http://www.prlog.org/11999660-island-dolphin-care-announces-the-do-care-annual-fundraiser.htmlIsland Dolphin Care announces the “I Do Care” annual fundraiser supporting children with special needs, their families, and wounded veterans & soldiers. http://www.prlog.org/11983813-promability-contest-for-graduating-teens-with-disabilities-launched.htmlCreative Expression Aims to Promote Self-Esteem with a Focus on Ability and Win the Ultimate Prom Experience http://www.prlog.org/11979061-world-cerebral-palsy-day-change-my-world-in-1-minute-campaign.htmlRaise awareness & support for people living with cerebral palsy (CP) this September http://www.prlog.org/11956379-pennsylvania-mother-fights-for-disabled-sons-right-to-medical-care.htmlA Pennsylvania woman whose autistic adult son was not recommended for a heart transplant because of his psychiatric issues and autism wants to ensure that others with disabilities are not passed over without careful consideration. http://www.prlog.org/11938790-countryside-association-for-people-with-disabilities-grand-re-opening-event-to-introduce-expansion.htmlCountryside Association recently completed a 9,000 square-foot expansion and renovation project to allow the human services agency to expand its current client base of 675 individuals with disabilities by an additional 50 people. http://www.prlog.org/11935132-2012-wild-west-gala-jeans-jewels-benefiting-society-for-handicapped-children-adults.htmlFundraising event for adults 21 and over. $85 per person, Includes food and entertainment! http://www.prlog.org/11933012-old-colony-elder-services-concerned-over-soaring-home-care-wait-list.htmlWith only days left in the formal legislative session on Beacon Hill, Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES), the regional elder services agency serving seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Brockton and the 22 surrounding communities, http://www.prlog.org/11920464-petcarerxcom-helps-raise-money-for-ecad-educated-canines-assisting-with-disabilities.htmlPetCareRx.com partners with Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) in conducting a successful e-mail campaign to raise money for the non-profit Organization. http://www.prlog.org/11895555-old-colony-elder-services-announces-new-congregate-meal-site-at-brockton-haitian-tabernacle-churc.htmlOld Colony Elder Services (OCES) the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth County, http://www.prlog.org/11894893-two-volunteers-of-america-minnesota-employees-recognized-with-arrm-award.htmlKellie Beaver and Patti Maness were recently honored by the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM) with the coveted 2012 ARRM Cares Award which recognizes six outstanding direct support professionals (DSPs) annually. http://www.prlog.org/11893126-swiftwick-unveils-performance-sock-designed-for-lower-limb-amputees-at-ucos-endeavor-games.htmlSwiftwick Unveils New Performance Sock Specifically Designed for Lower Limb Amputees at UCO's Endeavor Games, June 7-10 http://www.prlog.org/11860832-positive-vibe-caf-supporters-gather-at-the-diamond-to-break-guinness-world-record.htmlThe Richmond-based non-profit partners with the Richmond Flying Squirrels to raise funds and break Guinness World Record for Most Simultaneous High-Fives. http://www.prlog.org/11857699-making-difference-to-countryside-access-in-the-new-forest.htmlThe New Forest Access Forum is recruiting new volunteers to join its statutory forum that gives advice on improving access opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and other open-air recreation in the New Forest National Park. http://www.prlog.org/11837282-media-advisory-parents-and-prospective-campers-can-attend-camp-pa-qua-tucks-open-house-on-march-31.htmlCamp Pa-Qua-Tuck is hosting an open house for prospective campers and families of children with special needs. http://www.prlog.org/11834290-press-conference-proposed-cuts-for-intellectually-disabled-pennsylvanians-dangerous-and-costly.htmlPA Representatives Gene DiGirolamo and Thomas Murt will be joining SAFA (Self Advocates and Family Alliance) for their Press Conference on March 29, 2012 at 9:00am in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, PA. http://www.prlog.org/11832299-ohio-company-sponsors-national-mobility-awareness-month.htmlM.C. Mobility Systems sponsors events surrounding National Mobility Awareness Month in May, including a wheelchair accessible van giveaway contest to local disabled heroes. http://www.prlog.org/11826541-goodwill-industries-of-southwest-florida-receives-support-from-cvs-caremark-charitable-trust.html$25,000 gift is part of CVS Caremark Charitable Trust’s $4.3 million in grants to 98 organizations. Goodwill will utilize the funds, along with to $3,000 from the Computer Science Collaboration Project to support the High School/High-Tech program. http://www.prlog.org/11824041-governor-corbett-and-the-department-of-public-welfare-face-lawsuit-over-cuts-to-services.htmlDRN of Pennsylvania and attorney Stephen F. Gold filed a lawsuit today against Governor Corbett, the Department of Public Welfare, and the Office of the Budget over proposed budget cuts to services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. http://www.prlog.org/11822121-one-of-kind-spy-themed-childrens-camp-designed-to-quell-spring-fever.htmlDisabilities advocate organizes all-inclusive children’s activity camp. http://www.prlog.org/11819591-autism-treatment-and-parent-choices-free-family-day-at-griffith-park.htmlThe DIR®/Floortime Coalition of California will host their 2nd annual free Family Fun Day including games, legislative updates, & information for parents at Griffith Park on April 15th from 1 – 5 pm at Shane’s Inspiration Playground. http://www.prlog.org/11816282-warm-and-fuzzy-meets-ipad-and-kindle.htmlThe BookWedge is an innovative, hip, ergonomically designed easily deflatable support that can be used in a reader's lap or on a tabletop, making hard plastic stands obsolete. It's also the ideal packable support pillow for any size or shape of book. http://www.prlog.org/11816132-legacy-trust-and-artists-creating-together-seek-submissions-for-possible-inclusion-in-artprize.htmlAfter two successful collaborations, Legacy Trust and a local arts organization are again looking for adult artists with disabilities to compete in this year’s Legacy Trust Award Collection. http://www.prlog.org/11814216-virginia-human-services-non-profit-wins-global-giving-berth.htmlSPARC, Supporting Adults with Disabilities, One of Only Four Virginia Charities http://www.prlog.org/11808028-is-nancy-wenzel-esq-nevadas-public-utility-commissions-delphi-technique-master.htmlNevada's regulatory agency employee excels at the Delphi Technique, when addressing residents concerns over smart meters. An expedited "process" to generate their predetermined recommendation? http://www.prlog.org/11807175-volleyball-players-and-teams-needed-for-charity.htmlA group of volunteers from the south Chicago area created a volleyball tournament to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities. This 32nd year they want to exceed the 56 teams that have competed in the past to benefit charity. http://www.prlog.org/11807110-heartshares-spring-gala-set-for-march-22.htmlHeartShare Human Services will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22. http://www.prlog.org/11803641-the-league-for-people-with-disabilities-names-new-board-members.htmlThe League for People with Disabilities, a leading non-profit based in Baltimore, Maryland, announces new members of its Board of Directors. http://www.prlog.org/11801763-goodwill-opens-job-link-mission-services-center-in-naples.htmlGoodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has expanded its mission services reach by opening a full-time Job-Link center inside its Towne Centre Store in Naples. Goodwill has served Collier and surrounding counties with mission services for 45 years. http://www.prlog.org/11795266-institute-on-disabilities-at-temple-university-launches-groundbreaking-website.htmlThe Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education, will launch its groundbreaking website for its Visionary Voices | Leaders Lessons Legacy project on March 13, 2012 with a celebration at the Independence Visitor’s Center. http://www.prlog.org/11787343-morekeyboards-2nd-annual-giveaway-benefits-those-with-vision-disabilities.htmlMoreKeyboard will give away one keyboard per week during the month of February. To qualify for the giveaway, send us an e-mail explaining why and how the MoreKeyboard can benefit you.